Description

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Learning IIS 8 administration doesn't have to be a frustrating experience, you can learn everything you need to manage IIS effectively by reading this book. To learn how to manage IIS, you need practical hands-on advice from an expert who has years of experience working with IIS. William Stanek is such an expert.

By reading this book and working step by step through the essential tasks discussed, you can learn to:

• Install Web and application servers
• Enable and configure remote administration
• Perform administration using the command-line and Windows PowerShell
• Configure Web sites, servers, and virtual directories
• Manage the global IIS configuration settings
• Customize Web content, HTTP headers, and error messages
• Use included files, custom file types, and caching
• Set up logging and track usage statistics

This book is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to manage IIS 8, including those who manage or support computers running Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Inside, you'll find comprehensive overviews, step-by-step procedures, frequently used tasks, documented examples, and much more. One of the goals is to keep the content so concise that the book remains compact and easy to navigate while at the same time ensuring that the book is packed with as much information as possible--making it a valuable resource.

About the Author

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William Stanek is the premiere author in Windows administration and Microsoft technologies. He has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. As a leading technology expert, award-winning author, and instructional trainer, his practical advice has helped millions of technical professionals all over the world. His more than 100 books include Pocket Consultants on Exchange Server 2013, Windows 8.1 administration, and Windows Server 2012 R2 as well as Inside Outs on Windows Server 2012 R2.